Gardner, who regularly volunteers at the school, where her 7-year-old daughter, Katelyn Greer, attends the first grade, said teachers taught students the importance of giving during the holiday season.

Gardner, who regularly volunteers at the school, where her 7-year-old daughter, Katelyn Greer, attends the first grade, said teachers taught students the importance of giving during the holiday season.

That particular lesson seems to have stuck with Katelyn, who said the best part of her shopping experience is "getting stuff for (her) family."

Proceeds will help purchase educational materials for teachers at the school, Hernly said.